Cosmetics at Ulta Beauty

Physician’s Formula Cosmetics

‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True

TINA.org investigation finds that a vast majority of the company’s cosmetics do not fit the legal standard for Made in USA.

Burt’s Bees Cosmetics

Allegations: Falsely representing cosmetics as natural when they contain substances that are harmful to human health

L’Oréal Paris Cosmetics

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing cosmetics as made in France when they are actually manufactured in the United States and Canada

Almay Cosmetics Containing PFAs

Allegations: Falsely marketing cosmetics as clean, healthy, and non-toxic when they contain harmful ingredients

A Primer on Slack-Fill: e.l.f. Cosmetics

Matryoshka doll-like packaging sparks consumer complaints but is it deceptive?

Mary Kay

TINA.org found well-known cosmetics MLM used deceptive income claims to lure in recruits.

DSSRC Database

Ongoing Deceptive Claims by MLMs Following DSSRC Decisions

Smashbox Oil-Free Cosmetics

Allegations: False oil-free claims

Oil-Free Cosmetics from Maybelline and L’Oréal

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Non-Toxic

Without a strong legal definition for “non-toxic,” cosmetic companies are making it up as they go along.

L’Oréal Liquid Cosmetics

Cosmetics at Claire’s Stores

“Revlon Age Defying with DNA Advantage” Cosmetics

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Nail Polish

Nail polishes claim to do all sorts of things, but what do these claims really mean?

e.l.f. Flawless Finish Foundations

Allegations: Falsely advertising cosmetics as oil-free

2017 Jafra Cosmetics Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

Equate Oil-Free Cosmetics

Allegations: False “oil-free” claims

Clinique Cosmetics

Allegations: False oil-free claims